Kelibia

From CruisersWiki

Revision as of 17:45, 19 March 2012

Kelibia (Port of entry)

(Click links for more information)
	36°50′N, 11°06.4′E
	Photo gallery
	Local chartlet
Chart of Kelibia Click for larger view
Kelibia Harbour from fortress, March 2012 Click for larger view' another aerial photo can be seen at http://www.mediterranean-yachting.com/Tunisia/kelibia.htm'

Overview

Kelibia is a commercial fishing port. While the harbor tends to be very crowded is a convenient port for cruisers coming from Malta to check into Tunisia.

Local Weather

See Tunisia.

Charts

See Tunisia.

Radio Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Also see Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

Approaches to Kelibia are straight forward, no dangers. But:

Warning: The entrance to the harbor may be silted. As of March 2012 no problems existed with silting of the entrance to the harbour.

Check-in facilities

The harbor is usually full of fishing boats and you may have to raft. There is pontoon for boats clearing customs.

Warning: There can be an uncomfortable swell in the harbor.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

On the fuel dock

Water

Near the fuel dock

Electricity

electricity notes?

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The Fort of Kelibia
Click for larger view

There is not very much to do here other than visiting the fort, swimming, and taking some nice long walks.

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Kelibia has a mostly indoor fresh produce market 2 km north west of the marina open most days. Turn left out of the marina and follow the roads north west and then ask for 'marche' (market in french).
• A much larger outdoor fruit and vegetable market is close to the indoor market (300m west). The outdoor market is characterised by horse and donkey drawn carts and is open Sundays and perhaps other days and is well worth a visit.
• A Carrefour supermarket is nearby the fresh produce market.
• A bunch of small shops are located just outside the marina including a few small fruit and vegetable shops.

Eateries

• A number of restaurants are close to the harbour, some overlook the harbour and more are located on the main road just outside the harbour area.
• A small patisserie is located to the right on the main road just outside the main harbour entrance that serves French pastries, cakes, coffee and fresh orange juice, all at local (non tourist) prices.

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

?

Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

Routes/Passages To/From

See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

• Kelibia (Wikipedia)

References & Publications

See Tunisia.

Personal Notes

• When we went to Kelibia in 2001, the harbor was very crowded with fishing boats and had a bad smell. We did not stay. --Istioploos 22:09, 19 August 2008 (EEST)
• Visted Kelibia in March 2012. For those that like the character of a fishing harbour and local Tunisian goings on, Kelibia is a good place to visit. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. You are likely to be tied up alongside other vessels on the one crowded non fishing boat quay. Rr7

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• May 2001 --Istioploos
• March 2012 --Rr7

Template:Guide1